"Head over to Walmart, hit the midnight sale over there. After I'm done with Walmart, head over to Sam's Club before they open at 5 o'clock. Hit my 5 o'clock there. As long as I'm back before noon, I got all my products," says Beyer.

Once inside the store, use maps --which you can often print online --that show you where the doorbusters can be found.

For example at a Walmart in Tampa, the Xbox 360 deal will won't be found in the electronics department. It'll be found in the food section.

It's a similar set-up for the big-screen TV's at Target in St. Pete, where they're stacking them high in the men's clothing department. Why?

"It's just because there's not enough room in electronics, especially for larger televisions.So we do have more room on the actual sales floor," says Sandra Vannatter.

Bring inprinted ads for price matches, but be warned not all stores will match all competitors' Black Friday deals.

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And some advice more than a secret from real Black Friday veterans is you mustremember to stay fed and hydrated.

Like a marathoner, you have to have enough energy if you intend to go the distance.